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Mount Kilimanjaro
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The roof of Africa: at 5,895 metres, the highest free-standing mountain on earth, rising alone from the plains. Its routes climb through five climate zones, from rainforest to arctic summit, in the space of a week.
Best time: January to mid-March and June to October offer the clearest windows. How long: six to eight days on the mountain, depending on the route.
Where it fits
Journeys that visit Mount Kilimanjaro
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Kilimanjaro — Lemosho Route
Eight days on the scenic Lemosho route, with proper acclimatisation built in.
8 daysfrom $2,650 pp≈ $331 / day
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Kilimanjaro — Machame Route
Seven days on the popular, scenic Machame route — the "Whiskey" road to the summit.
7 daysfrom $2,350 pp≈ $336 / day
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